Web Browsers

Web browsers play a major role in your digital privacy and security. They're your primary gateway to the internet, which also makes them one of the biggest points of exposure. From trackers and ads to malicious scripts and fingerprinting techniques, your browser can quietly leak a surprising amount of information about you unless it's set up or chosen with privacy in mind.

In this section, we’ll go over some of the best browsers you can use to protect yourself online, whether you’re just getting started or you’re looking to lock things down tight.

1. Brave

• Pros: Blocks ads, trackers, and fingerprinting by default. Built-in Tor integration (private window with Tor).

• Cons: Built on Chromium, so it’s compatible with most Chrome extensions.

Visit Brave

2. Firefox (with privacy tweaks)

• Pros: Open-source, backed by Mozilla (non-profit), with strong privacy policies.

• Cons: Slower than some alternatives.

Visit Firefox

3. Tor Browser

• Cons: Routes your traffic through the Tor network (great for anonymity).

• Pros: Slower browsing, some sites might block or challenge Tor connections.

Visit Tor Browser

The WorldWideWeb, later renamed Nexus, was the first web browser, created in 1990. It was unique because it was both a browser and an editor, allowing users to view and create web pages. It was renamed Nexus to avoid confusion with the World Wide Web.